HST 220: The Civil War Era, 1845 - 1877

online available

In this course, students will explore the causes, conduct and impact of the American Civil War. The course focuses on the political, social, economic, and racial background of the conflict, the conduct of battles and campaigns, the formulation of strategy, the mobilization of the nations' societies and economies, wartime diplomacy and politics, and the numerous issues surrounding Reconstruction. It will assess the impact of the war on the nation's society, political system, and economy.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered online   offered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered online   offered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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